The console's design was mostly finalized by mid-1995, though Nintendo 64's launch was delayed until 1996.

As part of the fifth generation of gaming, the system competed primarily with the PlayStation and the Sega Saturn. The Nintendo 64 was launched with three games: Super Mario 64 ,
Pilotwings 64, (released worldwide) and Saikyō Habu Shōgi, released only in Japan.

The Nintendo 64's suggested retail price at launch was ¥25,000 in Japan, US$199.99 in North America and £250 in the UK/Europe

With 32.93 million units worldwide, the console was ultimately released in a 18 console variations

and 32 controller variations were sold or used as contest prizes during the system's lifespan.

Want to know which variations and controller there are? Click on the link on the sides to check it out!